Updating The Workstation; Updating The Workstation After First Boot; Upgrading The Bios; Determining The Current Bios Version - HP Z820 Workstation Series User Manual

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Updating the workstation

HP is constantly working on improving your total workstation experience. To ensure that the
workstation leverages the latest enhancements, HP recommends that you install the latest BIOS,
driver, and software updates on a regular basis.

Updating the workstation after first boot

After successfully booting the workstation for the first time, you should follow these guidelines to
ensure that the workstation is up-to-date:
Ensure that you have the latest system BIOS loaded. See
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Ensure that you have the latest drivers for your system. See
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on page
Become familiar with your available HP resources.
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Consider a subscription to Driver Alerts at http://www.hp.com/go/subscriberschoice.
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Upgrading the BIOS

For optimum performance, determine the BIOS revision on the workstation, and upgrade it if
necessary.

Determining the current BIOS version

To determine the current BIOS version:
1. Press Esc
2. Press F10
3. Select File > System Information. Note the workstation BIOS version and compare it with the
BIOS versions that appear on the HP website.
NOTE:
settings are located in the
workstation_manuals.
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during power-up.
to enter the F10 Setup utility.
For procedures for upgrading the BIOS as well as the F10 Setup utility BIOS Menu
Maintenance and Service Guide
Upgrading the BIOS on page
Upgrading device drivers
at http://www.hp.com/support/
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